Ålesund

Where mountains meets fjords and the ocean

Famous for its Jugend architecture (Art Nouveau), Ålesund is the cultural center of this western region, and gate way to the fantastic Romsdalen and Sunnmøre mountains & fjords. This small waterside city and surrounding region will keep you busy. Active types will enjoy the hiking, ski touring, surfing, and kayaking opportunities, while there’s plenty to occupy cultural and history buffs too.

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Ålesund – Romsdalen – Sunnmøre raw

What is so unique about this part of Western Norway, is the huge variety of outdoor experiences you can find within such short distances.

The contrasts are quite fantastic; from surfing at Stad to kayaking at Runde, climbing in Molladalen, skiing down Slogen, cycling in Valldalen, longboarding in Geiranger, diving in Lygnstøylvatnet and paragliding above the Sunnmøre Alps

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Not to mention the beautiful city of Ålesund, for its cultural heritage, restaurants and easy access hikes with fantastic view.

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Active types will enjoy the hiking, ski touring, surfing, and kayaking opportunities, while there’s plenty to occupy cultural and history buffs too.

12 reasons to visit Ålesund – Norwegian Adventure Company
Why Ålesund?

12 reasons to visit Ålesund

  1. The Jugend city Ålesund

  2. Trollstigen mountain pass

  3. The Romsdalen gondola

  4. Geiranger fjord

  5. Hjørund fjord

  6. Atlantic Ocean road

  7. Runde Lighthouse

  8. Slogan mountain

  9. Historic Union Hotel Øye

  10. Tailored activities for all levels

  11. Friendly & welcoming locals

  12. A sustainable adventure

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Tips for combining Ålesund with one or more regions:

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Norway

Spitsbergen, Tromsø, Bodø, Lofoten, Trondheim, Oslo, Bergen

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Nordics

Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm Helsinki

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Northern Europe

Berlin, Brussels, London, Amsterdam

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Southern Europe

Paris, Rome, Venice, Lausanne

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